AD 2006-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The flow metering system (FMS) and the flow metering compact unit (FMCU) of the fire extinguishing system may be blocked by anti-fretting material contamination.
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Required Actions
Inspect for anti-fretting material contamination of the Halon filters and plumbing parts of the FMS and FMCU in the lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC) and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC), as applicable. Perform other specified actions and corrective actions if necessary. Restore the fire extinguishing system in the LDCC and BCRC, as applicable, after any activation, before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes, including specific configurations listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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